Planning permission – do you need it?

Need more space?  Thinking of adding an extension to your house?  Do you need permission?  The planning process can seem daunting and confusing and may discourage some people from going ahead with alterations to their property.  However, a newly launched website attempts to make the whole process  simpler and has a wealth of information about planning in Scotland, as well as interactive checklists which help you to establish whether or not planning permission is required for your project.  Launched in 2012,  this website is a useful place to help answer any questions you may have about the planning process in Scotland.